Registration process might take time depending on the type of company and documents submitted. During this time, people tend to worry a lot about the status of their application. As the registration certificate is a mandatory document to start their own business in India.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is responsible for maintaining the records of all the companies which have ever been registered. It also maintains the records of all the companies whose registration applications are under investigation or pending for allotment. MCA keeps a record of all types of companies like Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, One-person Company, and Limited Liability Company. So, it doesn’t really matter what company status you have sought registration for since the process to know the status of your application remains the same.
By accessing the MCA portal, you can find all the information related to the company which neither harm’s the interest of the company nor are confidential in nature. The following information will be displayed if you access the MCA portal to check the status of your company registration process.
- Corporate Identification Number (CIN)
- The name of the company
- Type of company
- Date of registration/incorporation
- The class of company
- Members associated with the company
- Paid-up capital and authorised capital
- Email and mobile number registered during the incorporation process
- Charge on the company
- Details about the directors/owners of the company
- Status of the company
- Is the company is listed or not
- ROC code
- Charges on the company
- Signatory details
- Financial Statements
Charges on the company: with this, you will have all the information related to the creditor and lenders. It will also display if they have created any charges on the company.
Signatory details: with this search, you can access information about the owners and directors of the company. The information displayed will consist of DIN (Director Identification Number), name and address of the director/owner, appointment date of both along with designation. The information displayed will also contain details about the digital signature of the director/owners.
Apart from the list mentioned above, you can also access the balance sheets, annual returns and other documents. However, to access these documents, you need to pay a minimal charge and then only you will be able to access the documents.
Reasons for checking Company in MCA
- Legal compliance: All companies in India are required to be registered with the MCA and comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including the filing of annual returns, financial statements, and other documents. By checking if a company is registered with the MCA, you can ensure it complies with these legal requirements.
- Verification of company details: The MCA maintains a database of all the companies registered in India, along with their details, such as the company’s name, address, directors, and shareholders. By checking the MCA records, you can verify a company’s authenticity and ensure its details are accurate.
- Business transactions: If you plan to do business with a company, such as entering into a partnership or signing a contract, verifying its registration status with the MCA is essential to ensure it is a legitimate company.
- Financial information: The MCA records also contain information about a company’s financial status, such as its authorized and paid-up capital and any charges or mortgages the company has created on its assets. By checking this information, you can better understand a company’s financial position and make informed business decisions.
A step-by-step guide to check the company registration status
- Go to the MCA website at https://www.mca.gov.in/
- Click the “MCA Services” tab and select “View Company or LLP Master Data.”
- Enter the name or CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of the company you want to check.
- Click on the “Search” button.
If the company is registered with the MCA, you can see its details, including its name, CIN, date of incorporation, registered office address, directors, and other information.
- CIN
- Name of Company
- ROC code
- Company registration number
- Company Category
- Class of company
- Date of Incorporation
- Authorized and paid-up capital
- Date of incorporation
- Number of Members
- Registered company address and e-mail
- Assets under charge
- Information of all the directors of the company
FAQs
What is the MCA?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is a government body responsible for regulating companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India. It oversees company registration, compliance, and corporate governance.
What is a CIN?
A Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is a unique 21-digit alphanumeric code assigned to each company by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) when the company is registered under the Companies Act.